She's just about ready to go;just have to clean off mag terminals ,connect up mag to switch,put gas and oil in and put prop on.I will inform group as to...
No joy gentlemen;I put oil and gas in her and there turned out to be an oil leak at the bottom rear corner;so I have to take the engine off and take her home...
If you hve a VW engine... better read the veedubber posts in the VW groups. Your leak may well be the block is cracked. He posts that with the magnesium block...
Hi, I looked at buddies "N3pup" 1/2 VW engine he picked up. It appears to be leaking at the false plate which is the new end of the shortened block. I truly...
Has anyone looked into the UltraVair? It is a 1/3 Corvair engine and looks like a viable alternative to the 1/2 VW. Not that there is some flaw with the VW,...
I'm in the process of building one as we speak.....super easy to build....easier than the 1/2 VW ( I've built three 1/2 VW's) and I don't think I'll build...
Hi, Billy Dee, is there a significant diference in ease of building Corvair? Parts my be more difficult and expensive here in Canada, since we have only 1/10...
There sure is.....but ask around....you may be surprised at what you will find. Check with the CORSA club in your area. Also www.corvairunderground.com Billy...
Complete set of William Spring Hummelbird plans, including the construction videos for the 1/2VW engine and the Hummelbird airframe. I paid $315.00 for these...
The Tiny Tach works very well and is an hour meter also. Available from any of the Ultralight supplys or your local lawn mower repair shop. Northern sells...
It can be done. Check this out... http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/tjdaff/sprint.htm There is a definate family resemblance. Not unexpected since it was designed...
Does anyone have Bill's current email address? I tried the one on the Hummelbird Network, and it was no longer in service. Any help would be appreciated....
Hi Gang I am new to the group. What a lovely Bird the Hummelbird really is! I feel it the best of its kind. I would be greatly interested to hear from anyone...
You could find out if there are any for sale in the COPA or AOPA or EAA mags or in UPAC mags.I believe this bird can be classed as an ultralight.It's certainly...
Just wanted to thank everyone who helped me find the WS-202. I have already ordered the plans, and joined their user group here at Yahoo. I am really excited...
Michael, If you are in the US, and until the Sport Pilot Proposal is passed, you will need to have a pilot's license and current medical certificate. Also, the...
Alex Many thanks for the info. Will the Sport Pilot Proposal, once passed, alter the Regs requirements to operate this type? In the mean time I will make...
Chris Good Luck with your project! I look forward to seeing how things are going at a later date. Regards Michael kamakiriad66 <ccmccoy@...> wrote: ...
Michael, That's a good question. I'm afraid I'm not abreast with all the proposed sport pilot regulations. I do know that the Hummelbird completely fits the ...
we had a industrial sale here and they had a 30 inch box brake for $30 (YES, THIRTY DOLLARS!!). unfortunately, i didnt have the money on me to get one AND i...
Korgboy98, I have the cheap benchtop 30" job. It realy strains on .040 material. It's best suited for .025 and under material (aluminum that is). In fact, I've...
Cheers Alex We must have that beer one of these day's Regards Michael Alex Robatto <arobatto@...> wrote: Michael, That's a good question. I'm afraid I'm...
Where do you guys take your oil pressure off on the 1/2 vw engine?I have two ports at the oil cooling unit section where I won't be using an oil cooling unit...
